Method and apparatus for the removal of harmful substances from various objects or materials

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates generally to the removal of harmful substances from various objects or materials. More specifically, this invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for removing the harmful substances (i.e., toxins), from a variety of materials or objects by utilizing high-voltage electricity in conjunction with large surface charcoal, an electrical wire and water. The device of the present invention comprises a first conductive container which has large surface charcoal placed within it. This first container is then placed into a larger second conductive container which is filled with ordinary water (i.e., tap or faucet water). The electrical wire is immersed in the water filling the second container. Then the second container is sealed with a cover and insulated from the floor with insulating material. Finally, an electric source device generates 10,000 Volts at 1 Pico Ampere (10 micro watts) which is transferred to the purification device of the present invention. The electric current is applied for an extended period of time, after which [the object or material is] the electrical wire is removed from the purification device and wrapped around the object or material to be “detoxified”.

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to a materialdetoxification device, used to remove toxins from various materials.More specifically, this invention relates to an improved method andapparatus for removing harmful substances (i.e. toxins), from a varietyof materials or objects by utilizing high-voltage electricity inconjunction with large surface charcoal and water to provide toxin-free(or harmless) materials.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Presently, natural resources are being rapidly depleted bypollution. These resources include water, air, and food. Scientificstudies have been done at the Awaji Island Monkey Center which showsthat toxins in food cause a high percentage of deformed monkey babies.The Center fed the monkeys the same imported foods (e.g. wheat, corn,soybeans, peanuts, etc.) that humans consume. Now, there is an increaseamount of human babies that are born with abnormalities of an unknowncause. These abnormalities are probably due to agricultural medicinesand chemical fertilizers used in growing crops for human consumption.Another factor that probably contributes to the abnormalities of humanbabies is the pollution in the environment. Also, bottled water hasbecome a greatly demanded source of drinking water today. However, thebottled waters presently sold on the market, although somewhatinexpensive, do in fact contain harmful preservatives (perhaps evenpoisonous) which allow for the long-term storage of this water.

[0003] The present invention provides a revolutionary method forremoving toxins from various materials in a medium of water by utilizinga 10,000 volt electric charge in conjunction with large surface charcoalto provide toxin-free materials. For example, pesticides can be removedfrom fruits and vegetables for safe consumption. Other examples ofmaterials that can be detoxified are metal materials containing ferricoxide, synthetic resins, poisonous gases, etc. Additionally, to removethe toxins from dry goods or materials which can not be submerged in thewater, one can soak a metal wire such as copper in the detoxified waterfor a short period and then remove the wire. After the wire dries,simply place the wire and the dried object together in a paper bag andthe dried object will be also detoxified. Aside from the toxins infoods, metals and the environment, people often neglect that theirbodies build up these toxins and poisons which are in the food and waterthey consume or in the environment they reside in. These toxins andpoisons over time can lead to fatigue, illness and a general decline inone's health and well being. This invention is particularly unique inits ability to cleanse the person of toxins when they shower in thedetoxified water. Showering using this water will ultimately helprestore the person's overall health and mental well being in the absenceof these poisons and toxins. Alternatively, the present inventionprovides an improved method and apparatus which purifies water byutilizing high-voltage electricity in conjunction with large surfacecharcoal. This provides clean water for drinking.

[0004] Though there are no known methods like the present invention fordetoxifying materials, there are known in the art general waterpurification methods and devices. These consist of methods and deviceswherein the liquid (water) is passed, sequentially or in parallel,through inter-electrode gaps formed by flat electrodes, with a constantor pulsating voltage in the range of 3 to 30 volts.

[0005] Disadvantages of the above process, resulting from a rather lowfield intensity, its uniformity and the character of the processhydrodynamics, reside in the deposition of an oxide film on the anodesurface, the presence of a concentration polarizing effect, depositformation on the cathode, increasing equivalent resistance of theinter-electrode space, and the necessity of introducing an oxidizingagent to convert Fe(OH)₂ into Fe(OH)₃.

[0006] Another prior art method for the electric purification anddecontamination of liquids comprises passing a liquid through a packedinter-electrode space comprising of metal chips or other metalparticles, arranged in layers separated from each other by porousdiaphragms, the voltage across the electrodes being less than 100 volts.

[0007] A disadvantage of the above-described method is that the porousdiaphragm tends to become clogged with metal hydroxide due to a limitedvolume of flake removal, resulting in increased hydraulic resistance tothe flow of liquid, with a considerable portion of the flow passingthrough the packed inter-electrode space without taking part in thepurification process, since the surfaces of the chips in the packing arein a state of mutual electrical contact.

[0008] According to another known method the liquid passes through theinter-electrode space formed by coaxially arranged cylinder electrodes,the voltage applied thereto being less than 100 volts. A disadvantage ofthis method is that there is a low efficiency of dipolophoresis, whichis due to low non-uniformity of the electric field and concentration ofsuspended particles. This, in turn, is due to intensive deposition ofparticles on the anode under the conditions of quiet hydrodynamics ofthe process.

[0009] Also known in the art is a method for the purification anddecontamination of liquids by means of a high-voltage electric dischargewherein a liquid is subjected to the effect of electrical discharge, thevoltage used being in the order of 10,000-100,000 volts, current over100 amperes and pulse duration of from 0.1 to 100 microseconds, whichresults in heavy losses of electric power, the presence of reactancelosses, unsatisfactory bactericidal effect, dangerous sounds, voltagesand currents, as well as the formation of cancerogenic substances in theprocess of purification.

[0010] Also known in the art is an apparatus for effecting thepurification and decontamination of liquids for realizing the firstmentioned method, which apparatus comprises a coagulation chamber havingelectrodes in the form of flat plates. A disadvantage of this apparatusresides in a large anode surface and the impossibility of smoothadjustment of the inter-electrode space, which results in the formationof an oxide film on the surface of the anode, the appearance ofconcentration polarization, the formation of deposits on the cathodewhich increases equivalent resistance of the inter-electrode space, andthe need to introduce an oxidizer for the purpose of converting Fe(OH)₂into Fe(OH)₃.

[0011] The known apparatus for effecting the electric purification anddecontamination of liquids realizing the above-mentioned method whereinpacked electrodes are used in the form of a bank of cells separated fromeach other by porous diaphragms arranged between current-conductingelectrodes, has disadvantages which reside in the fact that as theprocess proceeds the packed material tends to dissolve, which calls forthe application of special devices for compressing the packed materialand requires the current polarity to be changed.

[0012] There is also known an apparatus for realizing theabove-mentioned method wherein use is made of cylindrical electrodes andthe apparatus comprises a coagulation chamber with coaxial cylindricalelectrodes.

[0013] A disadvantage of the apparatus resides in the fact that due tolow non-uniformity of the electrical field of the inner large-diameterelectrode, which reduces the value of dipolophoretic forces, independentof the charge of the particles, it is necessary to provide a pre-setterfor removing large particles having low electric charge.

[0014] Also known in the art is an apparatus for the electricpurification and decontamination of liquids for realizing the method andemploying a high-voltage electrical discharge. In this apparatus thestarting liquid flows through a coagulation chamber wherein at least tworod type electrodes are disposed, one of the rod-type electrodes iselectrically insulated from the housing of the coagulation by means ofan insulator, the electrodes being disposed inside the housing in such amanner that their longitudinal axes lie in parallel planes, the distancebetween the planes being within the size of the inter-electrode space.

[0015] The electrodes in the apparatus are fixedly secured in thehousing. Among the disadvantages of the apparatus is a large destructionof insulation of one of the electrodes, a low degree of utilization ofthe purification volume, the necessity of frequent replacement of one ofthe electrodes, and the need of having a very high strength housing.

[0016] Briefly, Smirnov et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,169,029, for “Method forElectrical Purification and Decontamination of Liquids and Apparatus forEffecting Same”, discloses a method for the electric purification anddecontamination of liquids containing suspended and dissolved matter,such as mineral, organic and biological substances, comprises passing apulsating electric current through a starting liquid, the current havingsufficient pulse duration and voltage to cause electric dischargebetween the electrodes. An apparatus for realizing the method ofelectric purification and decontamination of liquids comprising acoagulation chamber with at least two rod-type electrodes electricallyinsulated by means of individual insulators from the housing of thecoagulation chamber and mounted together with their insulators toexecute reciprocal motion along their longitudinal axes.

[0017] Additionally, the science of affecting and treating fluids bysubmitting them to magnetic fields has been recognized and used for manyyears. The phenomenon is known as magnetohydrodynamics. It is based onthe observations and teachings of Michael Faraday, and appreciatedthrough the analysis of the electromotive forces generated by passingconductive materials between the poles of magnets. A generator is acommon utilization of this effect. The Lorentz principal states thations are separated by a charge when passed between the poles of amagnet. This principal explains in part the effects of treating fluidswith magnetic fields. There are most likely additional discoveries to bemade in the application of magnetic forces to a flowing fluid.Voluminous additional information, well-known in the art, will not bediscussed here, but exists with respect to the above teachings.

[0018] The hydrogen atom, prevalent in, for example, water, is known tobe highly susceptible to the influences of magnetic fields. Anapplication of this principal is the processing proton magnetometer thatis used to measure the total magnetic intensity of a sample ofhydrocarbon fluid or water. Another application of this teaching ismagnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Even though the purpose of both ofthese concepts is to measure the energy released by the spinning protonsafter they are aligned by a magnetic field and subsequently disturbedeither by the earth's magnetic field or a radio frequency wavepropagated toward the sample, they serve to illustrate thescientifically accepted phenomenon of realigning spinning protons withmagnetic force. Additionally, such concepts confirm that energy isreleased when the spinning protons are so affected.

[0019] Spinning protons in fluids including water, alcohol, gasoline,kerosene, and many others act as spinning magnetic dipoles. Under normalcircumstances, these protons spin randomly inside their respectiveatoms. The dipoles are temporarily polarized and aligned by theinfluence of a magnetic field. Magnets may be employed to createconsistent powerful magnetic fields that cause the protons to align andspin in uniform directions. This alignment and subsequent concentrationof energy in uniform directions causes an attraction between, forexample, the hydrocarbon fuel molecule and the oxygen molecule. Whenused with water, the result is purification and decontamination ofwater.

[0020] However, prior art magnetic fluid treatment devices are typicallyinefficient in generating a strong magnetic curtain in tile fluid flowpath and are frequently limited in the sizes of conduit they can treat.Additionally, existing designs require manufacturing techniques thatresult in high cost due to needing completely different components foreach size of conduit. The effectiveness of the magnetic field is, ofcourse, dependent upon the strength of the magnetic field and thatstrength is also known to be inversely proportional to the square of thedistance from the magnetic source. The prior art has been generallyineffective in optimizing the magnetic field strength that may beobtained from a permanent magnet array, and has further been ineffectivein treating large systems employing conduits of significant crosssectional diameter in which large volumes of fluid pass. The prior arthas further not provided magnetic fluid treatment devices which aremodularized to accommodate various fluid flow systems and to allow themagnetic treatment of the same to be tailored to a particular system.Additionally, the prior art has typically not proposed magnetic fluidtreatment devices which may be either intrusive for implementation withnew fluid flow systems, or non-intrusive to be easily added to existingfluid flow systems. By “intrusive”, it is contemplated, according to thepresent invention, that the magnetic fluid treatment device will beinserted in-line, or in series, with the fluid pathway. Conversely, by“non-intrusive”, it is contemplated that the magnetic fluid treatmentdevice of the present invention will be affixed to the perimeter orexterior surface of the fluid pathway, such as by clamping [a] themagnets around the pipe that is carrying the fluid to be treated.

[0021] In light of the foregoing, it is a first object of the inventionto provide a novel material detoxification device in which utilizeshigh-voltage electricity in conjunction with large surface charcoal andwater to remove toxins from a variety of materials or objects.

[0022] Still a further object of the invention provides a materialdetoxification device which employs a modular design so that additionalunits can be added if circumstances require, and which further allowsfor the mounting of the modules to a conduit in a variety ofconfigurations or geometries as circumstances dictate.

[0023] Yet an additional object of the invention provides a materialdetoxification device which may be non-intrusive to accommodate ease ofapplication to existing fluid systems.

[0024] A further object of the invention provides a materialdetoxification device which includes a plurality of parallel devices fortreatment of large capacity fluid conduits.

[0025] Still a further object of the invention provides a materialdetoxification device which is reliable and durable in use, and costeffective in implementation, by the use of commonly available materials.

[0026] Another object of the invention provides a materialdetoxification device wherein backing plates can be used for eitherintrusive or non-intrusive designs.

[0027] Yet another object of the present invention provides a method ofpurifying liquid (e.g. water) within a pipe by attaching a wire,electrified by the apparatus of the present invention, to a pipe todetoxify or purify the liquid within the pipe.

[0028] The foregoing and other objects of the invention which willbecome apparent as set forth herein in the detailed description of thepreferred embodiment of this invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0029] The device of the present invention provides a novel method andapparatus for removing harmful substances (i.e., toxins) from variousmaterials in a water-based medium. Alternatively, the present inventionprovides an inexpensive, safe, energy efficient alternative to presentwater purification systems. The method and device of the presentinvention is easier to maintain than most home use water purifiers for avariety of reasons: its charcoals only need to be replaced periodically(i.e., on a yearly basis); it produces detoxified objects (i.e., cleanfood for human consumption, etc.); it requires very little power tooperate (e.g., approximately 10 micro watts (10,000 Volts*1 Pico Ampere)for an extended period of time ranging from approximately 1 hour toapproximately 10 hours).

[0030] The present invention achieves the “detoxification” of variousmaterials by transmitting an electric charge throughout the waterpurification device. The device of the present invention comprises afirst smaller container filled, wholly or partially, with large surfacecharcoal. This first container is then placed within a second largercontainer which is filled with water. Since the first container has aplurality of holes, the water flows throughout the first container aswell as the second container. Then, the object containing harmfulsubstances or toxins is immersed in the water in the second containerwhich is then sealed with a cover. A connected electric source thengenerates and transmits an electric charge to the purification device to“clean” or “detoxify” the object. After an extended period of time, thewater and object are removed from the container—purified.

[0031] Finally, in an alternate use of the present invention, theapparatus may be used in a method that detoxifies liquids passingthrough a pipe, such as a water pipe leading into a building. That is, acharged electrical wire which has been electrically charged within theapparatus of the present invention is wrapped around a water pipe. Then,the water or other fluids flowing through the pipe will be purified ordetoxified (i.e., made free of chemicals and/or toxins).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] A further understanding of the present invention can be obtainedby reference to a preferred embodiment set forth in the illustrations ofthe accompanying drawings. Although the illustrated embodiment is merelyexemplary of systems for carrying out the present invention, both theorganization and method of operation of the invention, in general,together with further objectives and advantages thereof, may be moreeasily understood by reference to the drawings and the followingdescription. The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of thisinvention, which is set forth with particularity in the claims asappended or as subsequently amended, but merely to clarify and exemplifythe invention.

[0033] For a more complete understanding of the present invention,reference is now made to the following drawings in which:

[0034]FIG. 1 shows a device for the removal of harmful substances fromvarious materials or objects in accordance with the present invention;and

[0035]FIG. 2 shows the inner container of the device shown in FIG. 1having a plurality of holes therein in accordance with the presentinvention.

[0036]FIG. 3 depicts an alternate method of purifying liquids using theapparatus of the present invention, wherein a wire, electrically chargedwithin the apparatus of the invention shown in FIG. 1, is placed orcoiled around a pipe (e.g., a water pipe leading into a building) topurify all fluids flowing through it.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0037] As required, a detailed illustrative embodiment of the presentinvention is disclosed herein. However, techniques, systems andoperating structures in accordance with the present invention may beembodied in a wide variety of forms and modes, some of which may bequite different from those in the disclosed embodiment. Consequently,the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein aremerely representative, yet in that regard, they are deemed to afford thebest embodiment for purposes of disclosure and to provide a basis forthe claims herein which define the scope of the present invention.

[0038] The following presents a detailed description of a preferredembodiment of the present invention. As discussed above, the presentinvention relates to a method and apparatus for the purification ofmaterials or objects. More specifically, this invention relates to adevice which uses high-voltage electricity in conjunction with largesurface charcoal to provide purified materials or objects for theprotection of humans and the environment. Alternatively, the device andmethod also provides purified water for drinking.

[0039] The present invention provides a novel device that removesharmful substances (i.e., toxins, contaminants, etc.) [F]from a varietyof objects or materials. In addition, the purification (ordetoxification) device of the present invention has several specialfeatures which are novel features of the present invention. First, thedevice incorporates the use of large surface charcoal immersed in waterand held in an open inner container. The molecular character of thelarge surface charcoal provides for an effective means for passingelectrons through the center container, and therefore contributes to thepurification of the object or other material immersed in the water inthe outer container. Second, the device uses a high voltage, low currentelectric power source connected to the outer container which transmitsan electric charge to the outer container over a period of time. Thiselectric charge causes the impurities in the ordinary (tap or faucet)water to disappear, thereby purifying the water and objects immersedtherein.

[0040] Referring first to FIG. 1, shown is a device for thedetoxification (or purification) of materials according to the presentinvention. This device comprises a first conductive metal container 3,which is filled with ordinary tap water 11 and large surface charcoal 5.Container 3 has a plurality of holes throughout its surface to allow thefree flow of water (as well as the electric charge) throughout thedevice, as shown in FIG. 2. The molecular character of the large surfacecharcoal provides an effective means for passing electrons through thecenter container, and therefore contributes to the detoxification ofmaterials in the outer container. Container 3 also contains a lid withholes and is placed inside a larger, second metal container 1.

[0041] Next, the second container 1 is filled with ordinary tap water11, which also fills container 3, and the contaminated objects ormaterials 6 which are to be purified and/or detoxified. Second container1 is then sealed with cover 2. Also, second container 1 is insulatedfrom the supporting surface (i.e., floor or table) with insulatingmaterial 10, and comprises spout 7 which provides for the simple andefficient removal of the water from the device of the present invention.

[0042] Also shown in FIG. 1 is an electric source device 8 which isattached to the device of the present invention. Generated by theelectric source device 8 is a 10,000 volt electric charge (at 1 picoampere which is 10 micro watts of power) and is transmitted to thesecond container 1 via electric cables 9. This voltage is then appliedto the second container for approximately ten (10) hours. Alternatively,continuous time periods of approximately one (1) hour or five (5) hourshave also shown significant purification results. After the time periodof electrically charging the water has lapsed, the contaminatedmaterials or objects 6 will be purified or detoxified and ready for use.The water can then be removed through spout 7 and when second container1 is empty, the entire process can be repeated.

[0043] As an alternative use of the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention as described above, disclosed below is the use of the presentinvention as a water purification device. Referring again to FIG. 1,shown is a device of the present invention used for the purification ofwater. Again, the device comprises a first conductive metal container 3containing large surface charcoal 5 and which is immersed into ordinarytap water 11 which is to be purified. The molecular character of largesurface charcoal 5 provides an effective means for passing electronsthrough the center container, and therefore contributes to thepurification of water in the device. Container 3, which has holesthroughout its surface (as shown in FIG. 2) is then covered with lid 4(also having holes) and placed inside a larger, second metal container1. Next, second container 1 is sealed with cover 2, insulated from thesupporting surface (i.e., floor or table) with insulating material 10,and comprises spout 7 which provides for the simple and efficientremoval of the purified water from the device of the present invention.

[0044] Attached to the constructed device is an electric source device8. Generated by the electric source device 8 is a 10,000 volt electriccharge (at 1 pico ampere which is 10 micro watts of power) and istransmitted to the second container 1 via electric cables 9. Thisvoltage is then applied to the second container for approximately ten(10) hours. Alternatively, continuous time periods of approximately one(1) hour and five (5) hours have also shown significant purificationresults. After the time period of electrically charging the water haslapsed, the contaminated water 11 will be purified and ready for use.The purified water can then be removed through spout 7 and when secondcontainer 1 is empty, the entire process can be repeated.

[0045] Briefly, in accordance with this invention, electric sourcedevice 8 can comprise any source of electric current, including but notlimited to ordinary household electric outlets, so long as the electricsource used can provide an approximate voltage in the range of10,000-100,000 volts.

[0046] The following tables show the results from a test conducted bythe Head of Health Sanitation in Minato-Ku, Tokyo, on the device of thepresent invention. More particularly, Table 1 lists the results of awater quality test showing the chemical components found in the waterafter being purified by the purification device according to the presentinvention; and Table 2 lists the results of a water quality test showingthe physical characteristics of the water after being purified by thepurification device according to the present invention. TABLE 1 Resultsof the water quality test showing the chemical components found in thewater after being purified by the purification device according to thepresent invention. Quality of Standard Tokyo Items Units Test ResultsWater Nitric mg/l 2.0 10 Acid Nitrogen/ Nitrous Acid Nitrogen Chlorinemg/l 32.4 200 Ion Organism mg/l 1.21 10 (Excess Manganic Acid PotassiumConsumption Quality) General 0 100 bacteria Colon not detected notdetected bacillus

[0047] TABLE 2 Results of the water quality test showing the physicalcharacteristics of the water after being purified by the purificationdevice according to the present invention. Quality of Standard ItemsUnits Test Results Tokyo Water Smell no no abnormality abnormality Tasteno no abnormality abnormality Color degrees 1 5 Turbidity degrees 0 2Iron mg/l 0.05 0.3 PH. Value 7.0 ˜8.6

[0048] Referring first to Table 1, listed are the results of testsperformed on ordinary tap water using the water purification and/ormaterial detoxification device of the present invention. For thistesting, water samples were collected from 308 Mano-Nogizaka, 8-12-30Akasaka, Minato-Ku, Tokyo on Jan. 28, 1997, and testing began on Jan.28, 1997, to determine the effect of the device according to the presentinvention on the quality of ordinary faucet water. More specifically,Table 1 shows the numerical values of nitric acid nitrogen, nitrous acidnitrogen, chlorine ion, organism (excess managanic acid potassium,consumption quality), general bacteria, and colon bacteria after thepurification of the water using the device of the present invention.Accordingly, all levels of these contaminants were found to be suitableaccording to the water standards of Tokyo.

[0049] Next, in Table 2, listed are the physical characteristics of thepurified water which were found to be within the acceptable levelsaccording to the water standards of Tokyo. First, the PH level was foundto be 7, which again, as shown in Table 2, is within the acceptablerange of 5.8 to 8.6. In comparison, the PH level before the purificationof the Tokyo water was 8.6. Second, although the water did not have anyabnormal smell or taste before the purification of the water, there wasno abnormal smell or taste to the purified water. Third, the color andturbidity of the purified water were found to be 1 degree and 0 degree,respectively, well within the water standards of Tokyo, as shown inTable 2. In contrast, the color and turbidity of the ordinary Tokyowater before purification were found to be 5 degrees and 2 degrees,respectively. Fourth and finally, the iron content of the purified waterwas found to be 0.05 mg/l, well below the Tokyo water standard of 0.3mg/l. Before purification of the water, the iron content of the waterwas 0.3 mg/l.

[0050] Referring next to FIG. 3, shown is an alternate use for thepresent invention. Specifically, shown is electrically charged wire 25(i.e., electrically charged within the device of the present invention)surrounding pipe 20. In accordance with the invention, electrical wire25 is first placed into the device of FIGS. 1 and 2 and electricallycharged therein. Once electrically charged, electrical wire 25 iswrapped around pipe 20 to purify any liquids (preferably water) passingthrough pipe 20. Preferably, pipe 20 is a water pipe passing water intoa house or business for drinking, laundry or other purposes. Electricalwire 25 is preferably wrapped in a spiral fashion around pipe 20, butother methods of surrounding pipe 20 with electrical wire 25 may be usedin accordance with the invention. Preferably, electrical wire 25 iswrapped tightly around pipe 20 in close proximity to outer wall 27 of abuilding structure such as a house or business. Placement ofelectrically charged electrical wire 25 near outer wall 27 according tothe present invention facilitates the purification of all water passingthrough pipe 20 into the building. This water can then be distributed toappliances such as faucets, water heaters, and washing machines.Alternatively, wire 25 may be wrapped around other objects to purify ordetoxify them or things contained within the object.

[0051] While the present invention has been described with reference toone or more preferred embodiments, such embodiments are merely exemplaryand are not intended to be limiting or represent an exhaustiveenumeration of all aspects of the invention. The scope of the invention,therefore, shall be defined solely by the following claims. Further, itwill be apparent to those of skill in the art that numerous changes maybe made in such details without departing from the spirit and theprinciples of the invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. An apparatus for a purification device whichremoves harmful substances from a contaminated object, wherein saidapparatus comprises: a first container; a second container; water;charcoal; an electric source; an electrical wire; wherein said secondcontainer is larger than said first container; wherein said charcoal isplaced within said first container; wherein said first container, said[contaminated object] electrical wire and said water are placed withinsaid second container; [and] wherein said electric source generates anelectric charge which is transmitted throughout said purificationdevice; and wherein said electrical wire is removed from said secondcontainer and wrapped around said contaminated object.
 2. An apparatusfor a purification device which removes harmful substances from acontaminated object according to claim 1, wherein said first and secondcontainers are conductive.
 3. An apparatus for a purification devicewhich removes harmful substances from a contaminated object according toclaim 1, wherein said first container contains a plurality of holes. 4.An apparatus for a purification device which removes harmful substancesfrom a contaminated object according to claim 1, wherein said secondcontainer is sealed with a cover.
 5. An apparatus for a purificationdevice which removes harmful substances from a contaminated objectaccording to claim 1, wherein said second container is insulated fromits supporting exterior surfaces.
 6. An apparatus for a purificationdevice which removes harmful substances from a contaminated objectaccording to claim 1, wherein the voltage of said electric charge is10,000 volts.
 7. An apparatus for a purification device which removesharmful substances from a contaminated object according to claim 1,wherein said electric charge is applied for at least 1 hour.
 8. Anapparatus for a purification device which removes harmful substancesfrom a contaminated object according to claim 1, wherein said electriccharge is applied for at least 5 hours.
 9. An apparatus for apurification device which removes harmful substances from a contaminatedobject according to claim 1, wherein said electric charge is applied forat least 10 hours.
 10. An apparatus for a purification device whichremoves harmful substances from a contaminated object according to claim1, wherein said second container comprises a spout for the removal ofsaid water.
 11. A method for the removal of harmful substances from acontaminated object, wherein said method comprises: placing charcoalinside a first container; placing said first container inside a secondcontainer; filling said second container with water; immersing [saidcontaminated object] an electrical wire in said water; [and]transmitting an electric charge throughout said water; removing saidelectrical wire from said water; and wrapping said electrical wirearound said contaminated object. wherein said electric charge isgenerated by an external electric source; wherein said electric chargeflows throughout said water within said first and second containers;[and] wherein said electric charge, said charcoal and said waterfunction together to [purify said contaminated object] electricallycharge said electrical wire; and wherein said electrical wire functionsto purify said contaminated object.
 12. A method for the removal harmfulsubstances from a contaminated object according to claim 11, whereinsaid first and second containers are conductive.
 13. A method for theremoval harmful substances from a contaminated object according to claim11, wherein said first container contains a plurality of holes.
 14. Amethod for the removal harmful substances from a contaminated objectaccording to claim 11, wherein said second container is sealed with acover.
 15. A method for the removal harmful substances from acontaminated object according to claim 11, wherein said second containeris insulated from its supporting exterior surfaces.
 16. A method for theremoval harmful substances from a contaminated object according to claim11, wherein said electric charge is 10,000 volts.
 17. A method for theremoval harmful substances from a contaminated object according to claim11, wherein said electric charge is applied for at least 1 hour.
 18. Amethod for the removal harmful substances from a contaminated objectaccording to claim 11, wherein said electric charge is applied for atleast 5 hours.
 19. A method for the purification of a contaminatedsubstance or material according to claim 11, wherein said electriccharge is applied for at least 10 hours.
 20. A method for thepurification of a contaminated substance or material according to claim11, wherein said second container comprises a spout for the removal ofsaid water.
 21. A method for the purification of a contaminatedsubstance or material according to claim 11, wherein said electricalwire is wrapped around a liquid transportation device to purify liquidwithin said liquid transportation device.
 22. A method for thepurification of a contaminated substance or material according to claim11, wherein said electrical wire is wrapped around a water pipetransporting water into a building, and wherein said electrical wirepurifies said water.